Aquatic environment drives the emergence of cell wall-deficient dormant forms in Listeria

Bacteria can respond to environmental stresses by entering a dormant state called viable but non-culturable (VBNC) state. VBNC bacteria lose the ability to grow in routine culture media. Pathogens entering a VBNC state pose a significantly risk for human and animal health, as they are not detected by standard growth-based techniques, and can “wake up” […]

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